date:Jun 03, 2014
d one processing vessel that catches and processes fish at sea. Under Icelandic fishing law, the processing vessel carries a scientific observer at all times. All of the herring catches included in the assessment are used for human consumption, with trimmings being used for fishmeal production. Sildarvinnslan hf is the country's largest catcher and processor of pelagic species and largest producer of fishmeal and oil.
This MSC certification is an important milestone for the herring industry as